On the eve of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing, Colombia’s flagship Avianca announced 23 new international routes and return to many South American destinations.
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Colombia deports German who joined “first line” vandals during protests
Many foreigners in Colombia think they are above the law given the country’s reputation of lawlessness. Want to bring down a government? Do it at home.
Caño Cristales reopens to tourists after 18 month closure
The majestic multi-colored waterway that flows through the La Macarena range and known as the River of Seven Colors have reopened after 18 months of closure.
Colombia reopens for tourism, but will foreign travelers respond?
Colombia’s most important travel and tourism fair opens as the country remains in the grip of third wave coronavirus infections. Bogotá the domestic showcase at ANATO.
U.S State Dept warns against Colombia travel citing “civil unrest”
The U.S State Department has upheld its Level 4 advisory on Colombia adding to coronavirus infections the risk to travelers of continuing civil unrest caused by Paro Nacional.
Colombia joins 115 nations on US State Department’s “Do Not Travel” list
Colombia joins key US allies Canada, UK, France, Israel and Germany as Level 4 nations for coronavirus infection and “Do Not Visit” nations despite vaccinations.
Leticia flights to resume given vaccine immunity in Colombian Amazon
Closed to the rest of the country for almost five months, Colombia is reconnecting with Leticia, Amazonas, given success in covid immunity.
Duque announces restrictions to curb coronavirus surge during Easter
President Iván Duque announced Tuesday that night curfews and Pico y cédula will return during the Easter holidays to curb the third wave of coronavirus infections.
Colombia tourism on course for fast recovery claim experts
Despite huge losses incurred by the Colombian travel sector with the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders expect a faster than expected recovery for 2021.
Colombia’s PNN Tayrona reopens after “ecological cleansing”
At the request of the Sierra Nevada’s spiritual leaders, Tayrona National Park closes for 15 days every year to give nature an ecological cleansing.
Colombia suspends flights with Brazil for 30-days over new variant
Colombia will suspend all air travel with Brazil for 30 days to prevent importation of the highly-infectious Brazilian variant.
Foreigners detained in Cartagena for presenting falsified PCR tests
Colombian immigration officials detained three U.S citizens for attempting to leave Cartagena with falsified PCR tests. Overland borders remain closed until March 1.
U.S citizen detained in Colombia after flying with positive COVID-19 test
A U.S citizen who knowingly flew on a commercial flight after testing positive for COVID-19 was detained in Bogotá Wednesday by health authorities for violating health regulations.
Colombia in World Tourism Awards as Beach, Food and LGBT destination
Colombia was recognized at the 2020 World Tourism Awards as the best South American destination for a beach, food and LGBT vacation, among others.
Colombia retracts recommendation to bar citizens from seven nations
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has retracted a recommendation to bar foreigners from seven nations from entering the country for “non-essential” travel.
Colombia lifts PCR testing requisite for travelers heading to the country
Colombia has lifted the PCR testing requirement for travelers heading the country, despite a recent increase in new cases of coronavirus infection.